American Jennifer Kupcho holds a one-shot lead after the first round of the US Women’s Open at Riviera Country Club. The 29-year-old, whose previous major title came at the 2022 Chevron Championship, carded a five-under-par 66 with seven birdies.
Kupcho leads by one from Korea’s Sei Young Kim, while Minji Kang, Ina Yoon, Hyunjo Yoo, Gaby Lopez and Hinako Shibuno are tied for third on three under par. “I was hitting the ball well today. Also rolling the ball really well with the putter,” said Kupcho. “I kind of just felt at home.”
There were no British players under par. Bronte Law, Mimi Rhodes, Charley Hull, Lottie Woad and amateur Nellie Ong all signed for two-over rounds of 73. World No 1 Nelly Korda also finished on two over par.
